The University of Iowa Lecture Committee presents: Ryne Weiss Date: Tuesday, Apr. 7, 2026 Time: 5:30 p.m. Location: Senate Chambers, Old Capitol Tickets: Free and open to the public. Ryne Weiss is the Director of Research at FIRE, where he oversees research projects, administers a grant program supporting research on free speech, academic freedom, and […]
Acclaimed Palestinian-American poet Naomi Shihab Nye will read from her work on Tuesday April 7 at 7:00 pm on the Coe College campus with audience Q&A and a book-signing to follow. Free and open to all.
Join us the first TUESDAY of each month for Pride Poetry hosted by Lilo B.- No cover- Anyone can perform: poetry, spoken word, short stories & more- Donations for LGBTQ charities each month- Fabulous food & drink deals- Karaoke with Dawsi after the showDoors open at 7Sign up starting at 7:30Show starts at 8
PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE IOWA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY AND UI SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM AND MASS COMMUNICATION Journalism remains essential to holding power accountable and repelling autocratic trends. At a time of global democratic erosion, journalism confronts multiple challenges — economic precarity, political pressures, lack of trust, precarious work conditions, and a dwindling ability […]
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Loudon Wainwright III and Chris Smither. In concert. Here’s a rare chance to see two venerable musicians. It was the late 1960’s on Charles Street in Boston, outside one of the legendary clubs during the folk revival era, these two new-to-the-scene young musicians first met. They’ve stayed friends ever since with their paths crossing at folk […]
Need a break at the end of the week? Swing by the Stanley on Friday afternoons and work on a low-mess craft in a focused and relaxed environment. Start a new project or bring in one you are working on, whatever it is sketching, knitting, embroidery, origami, or more! The event is free and open […]
Breathe Easy — Wine & Small Plates Pairing Friday, April 10, 2026 | 5:00–9:00 PM A Spring Wine Release Supporting Cystic Fibrosis Celebrate light, renewal, and hope at this special wine pairing event featuring the release of Breathe, a crisp new white wine inspired by air, ease, and the season’s return. Join us for an […]
Cindy Cohn will read from her new book, Privacy’s Defender: My Thirty-Year Fight Against Digital Surveillance, and will be joined in conversation by University of Iowa Professor Rishab Nithyanand. Described as “A personal chronicle of three key legal privacy battles that have defined the digital age and shaped the internet as we know it,” Privacy’s […]
Join us at Lights and Ladders for a fun, family-friendly afternoon at Iowa City SCHEELS! Get up close with Coralville’s first responders and explore the vehicles they use every day to keep our community safe. Kids (and adults!) will have the chance to check out a real fire truck, police squad car, and K9’s, and […]
Explore information and activities from environmental organizations in Iowa. Learn about how they are addressing Climate Change and how you can take action. This event is brought to you in collaboration with Climate Action Outreach and Green Iowa AmeriCorps. No fee. Saturday, April 11 1 – 4 p.m. Robert A. Lee Rec Center